31 July 2010
Lifetime: Project Runway Season 8 (My Secret)
Project Runway Season 8 is already rocking and in full swing. The show premiered Thursday, July 29, 2010. The first episode, which was 90 amazing minutes long, placed extreme pressure on the eager designers -- they had just five hours to create a fabulous outfit! Talk about pressure and on national television...a very intense and nail biting situation lending to the makings of good Reality TV.
In any case, I'm excited about what these new designers will be bringing to the table this season. Amazingly, I get incredibly nervous for the them when the models walk the runway and when they face the judges. Yes, completely ridiculous - but it's the truth. This season is going to be very interesting.
Ah yes, almost forgot to share my secret -- I set the DVR to record the show so that I can fast forward towards the end. [Long Live Individual Style] Carry On!
xo,
BB
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Designers,
fashion,
Project Runway,
Random,
Reality TV,
Style,
Television
30 July 2010
Magazine: Runner's World (August 2010)
August 2010 issue of Runner's World has yet to arrive in my sweet little mailbox - wonder what's the hold up...
Look of the Week: Casual (Pre-Fall Season)
Long Live Individual Style™
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Casual,
Friends,
Happy Hour,
Lesiure,
Look of the Week
28 July 2010
Video: Tribute to Josephine Baker
Quote: Dr. Suess
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”- Dr. Suess
xo,
BB
Old Hollywood - Style and Sophistication
HBO Series True Blood: (Vampire) Style
My friends, I am obsessed with the HBO Series True Blood - the dynamics within each episode could rightly spin off into other series. Alas, my interest in the story line is not the primary focus of this particular post. In true form, let's get down to business...the fashions, highlighting vampire style and dare I say -- sophistication.
Introducing: Queen Sophie-Anne LeClerq played by Evan Rachel Woods. In one episode, the queen lounges by the pool (inside her home) reading a vintage Vogue magazine. How fabulous is that?
Eric Norman, played by Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård. This character's wardrobe screams style and sophistication -- form fitting sweater or viking attire - doesn't matter, his demeanor exudes smooth operator.
Last but not least, a round of a applause for the wardrobe style and sophistication of Lorena, played by Mariana Klaveno. The character's personality: polar opposite. One word comes to mind -- ingenious.
The person behind the varied styles in the series - head costume designer Audrey Fisher, 2010 Costume Designers Guild Award nominee for HBO’s True Blood - background: theater, opera houses, and now television & film.
Long Live Beauty. Long Live Magnificence. Long Live Individual Style.
xo,
BB
Labels:
Beauty,
fashion,
HBO,
Magnificence,
Style,
True Blood
27 July 2010
Thought Bubble: Twitter
The Story: Sometimes I don't feel like tweeting. If I bring this thought into action (which I won't), I'll probably start by gradually reducing tweet updates followed by ending the account all together. I've done it before. Most importantly, I'll have to fight the urge to go back. Alas, it's just a thought. Twitter is addictive!
xo,
BB
[LLB]
xo,
BB
[LLB]
Labels:
General Nothingness,
Random,
Thought Bubble,
twitter
Thought Bubble: Beauty
My friends, I see beauty in the strangest of settings. Even in the midst of chaos, one can find beauty [LLB].
xo,
BB
xo,
BB
Labels:
Beauty,
Friends,
General Nothingness,
Random,
Style,
Thought Bubble
HBO Film Grey Gardens: The Fashions
Documentary Grey Gardens (1976) |
HBO Film Grey Gardens (2009) |
HBO Film Grey Gardens portrays the life of "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale, relatives of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. The movie uses filmmakers Albert and David Maysles 1976 documentary, "Grey Gardens" as the framework for the film.
Although I loved the movie, what drew my attention most were the fashions worn by Little Edie played by Drew Barrymore.
Photo: The Daily Beast |
Little Edie's outfit in the above image is from the scene when the family first arrived at Grey Gardens.
Little Edie 1970s - she may have been in her 60s when she wore this piece.
Photo: The Daily Beast |
Want to see more? Check out The Daily Beast - the website showcases a short gallery of the styles worn in the film.
The person behind all of this magnificence? None other than costume designer Cat Thomas -- the talent behind Uma Thurman’s neon yellow fight suit in Kill Bill, Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin’s folksy frocks in A Prairie Home Companion, and Katherine Heigl’s endless slew of bridesmaid gowns in 27 Dresses.
Long Live Beauty, Long Live Magnificence, and Long Live Individual Style.
xo,
BB
Labels:
Beauty,
fashion,
Film,
Grey Gardens,
HBO,
Movie Review,
Style
26 July 2010
Thought Bubble: Job Hunting
Looking for employment every cotton picking day is a pain in the arse. I usually end the day with a happy dance....or seance, depending on my mood. Tonight I'm considering a seance. xo, BB
Thought Bubble: Blogging
All of my blog postings will be short and sweet. In other news, I want an awesome digital camera to start posting my own videos and pictures. That is all.
xo,
BB
Labels:
blogging,
General,
General Nothingness,
Random,
Thought Bubble
Quote: Willy Wonka
“Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple” - Willy Wonka
Grocery Store Adventures: Kroger
The spouse and I stopped by the local grocery store this morning -- this grocery store always amazes me. The layout is very sophisticated. They even have a professional chef working in the market place. Imagine that...
Labels:
Adventures,
Chef,
Family,
Grocery,
Kroger,
Market,
Shopping,
Sophistication,
Spouse,
Store
The Mom Chronicles: What's For Dinner?
25 July 2010
Quote: Dr. Maya Angelou
Labels:
Inspirational,
Inspiring,
Maya Angelou,
Quote,
Success
24 July 2010
The Mom Chronicles: Where are you?
My friends, I'm telling you I am unable to go anywhere without being asked, "Mommy, where are you?" or "Mommy, where are you going?" -- so, in the spirit of lightheartedness (and to keep my sanity), I make announcements around the house - especially when I have to go to the loo. It's absurd yet o so necessary. I love being silly and I love my children. [Long Live Beauty]
xo,
BB
xo,
BB
Labels:
Children,
Family,
General Nothingness,
Random,
The Mom Chronicles
Quote: Thomas Edison
If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves. - Thomas Edison |
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Inspirational,
Inspiring,
Quote,
Success,
Thomas Edison
The Little Things: HelloGoodbye Grapefruit
Hello Friends!
Today was simply grand, due in part to a marvelous find: a delicious grapefruit. This grapefruit obviously had been hiding from me for weeks, it had snuggled itself in the back of the refrigerator bottom drawer. Today, I opened the drawer expecting to find oranges. To my surprise, a single grapefruit rolled to the front. I felt like a kid on Christmas Day. I couldn't believe my eyes. I was beaming with delight. The grapefruit had spoken. No longer in hiding. It was ready to be eaten and I my friends was ready to eat it. Delicious.
xo,
BB
Today was simply grand, due in part to a marvelous find: a delicious grapefruit. This grapefruit obviously had been hiding from me for weeks, it had snuggled itself in the back of the refrigerator bottom drawer. Today, I opened the drawer expecting to find oranges. To my surprise, a single grapefruit rolled to the front. I felt like a kid on Christmas Day. I couldn't believe my eyes. I was beaming with delight. The grapefruit had spoken. No longer in hiding. It was ready to be eaten and I my friends was ready to eat it. Delicious.
xo,
BB
Labels:
Christmas,
Delicious,
Food,
Fruit,
General Nothingness,
Grapefruit,
Random,
Surprise,
The Little Things
22 July 2010
Quote: Dr. Maya Angelou
My Magic Wand: Obesity Epidemic
When I see an extremely overweight person (especially the elderly) struggling to walk or get around — at that moment, I wish I had a magic wand to take the weight (pain) away. *sad face
Quotelicious: Biting My Knuckle
Labels:
High Road,
Life,
Nothingness,
Quote,
Quotelicious,
Random,
twitter
Open Letter to Men: Your Finger Nails
Dearest Men of the Earth:
Please do the world a favor and clean your man nails before you dine at a restaurant or visit someone in their home.
Thank you.
xo,
BB
Please do the world a favor and clean your man nails before you dine at a restaurant or visit someone in their home.
Thank you.
xo,
BB
21 July 2010
Shout Out Time: Introducing...Ope, The Stylist and The Obsessionista!
This post is necessary -- I am always deeply honored by anyone who takes the time out of their day to support my endeavors...no matter how big or small.
The Story: The first week of starting 'The BlacBlouse Show' two people who I highly regard in Twitter World started following my blog.
Meet: Ope the Stylist, an artist who works as a fashion stylist, creative director of fashion photo shoots, image consultant and personal shopper. Tweet tweet: Ope. Check out her blog .:OPÉStyle:.
Meet: The Obsessionista, she's a girl on the verge, Brooklynite, clothes obsessed blogger, lover of all things stylish and beautiful. Tweet tweet: The Obsessionista. Check out her blog The Obsessionista - Obsessively Compulsed.
I appreciate these ladies -- They're awesome. I heart them. Please check them out.
xo,
BB
The Story: The first week of starting 'The BlacBlouse Show' two people who I highly regard in Twitter World started following my blog.
Meet: Ope the Stylist, an artist who works as a fashion stylist, creative director of fashion photo shoots, image consultant and personal shopper. Tweet tweet: Ope. Check out her blog .:OPÉStyle:.
Meet: The Obsessionista, she's a girl on the verge, Brooklynite, clothes obsessed blogger, lover of all things stylish and beautiful. Tweet tweet: The Obsessionista. Check out her blog The Obsessionista - Obsessively Compulsed.
I appreciate these ladies -- They're awesome. I heart them. Please check them out.
xo,
BB
Alert: My Last Issue of The Oprah Magazine (gasp)
Oprah.com |
You can also find vlogs of The MidWestern Front on YouTube.
ChicagoStyle's specialty is translating runaway looks with high - low styling. Check her out!
xo,
BB
For Moi? Sephora, you shouldn't have...I'll take it !!
Sephora.Com |
xo,
BB
20 July 2010
Conversations: Unemployment - Head on Fire
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The Associated Press -- Washington. "President Barack Obama is thanking senators for acting to restore unemployment benefits to 2.5 million people who began losing their checks weeks ago."
A close family member has been in my ear for a good month discussing with extreme intensity on how the holdout has placed a financial strain on their family. I understand wholeheartedly. However, the conversation always leaves me with the side of my head feeling like it's on fire. So my friends, I'm pleased to read of this news reported from the good people working at The Associated Press. My mood is calm and all is well in my world -- for the moment.
xo,
BB
The Associated Press -- Washington. "President Barack Obama is thanking senators for acting to restore unemployment benefits to 2.5 million people who began losing their checks weeks ago."
A close family member has been in my ear for a good month discussing with extreme intensity on how the holdout has placed a financial strain on their family. I understand wholeheartedly. However, the conversation always leaves me with the side of my head feeling like it's on fire. So my friends, I'm pleased to read of this news reported from the good people working at The Associated Press. My mood is calm and all is well in my world -- for the moment.
xo,
BB
Labels:
Associated Press,
Conversations,
Family,
General,
Mood,
Musings,
News,
Nothingness,
Politics,
Random,
twitter,
Unemployment
19 July 2010
Welcome to The BlacBlouse Show
I am so excited to share my lighthearted quirky musings in the form of a blog. Nothing intense will be posted -- unless of course, I'm making a funny. I love visuals -- so there definitely will be pictures to illustrate maddening thoughts on subjects that interest me. Enjoy!
xo
BB
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